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Could More Powerful South Korean Ballistic Missiles Actually Help North Korea?
By A. B. Abrams
The U.S. decision to lift restrictions on South Korean missile development could be a blessing in disguise for Pyongyang.
South Korea Erupts in Outrage Over Tokyo Olympics Map
By Mitch Shin
The South Korean government and activists alike expressed deep regret toward a map marking disputed islets as Japanese territory.
Seoul’s Trash Crisis
By Jenna Gibson
The South Korean capital is running out of space for its waste.
Biden Pulls South Korea Closer in Alignment With US Indo-Pacific Strategy
By Gabriela Bernal
The Indo-Pacific focus of the Biden-Moon joint statement was notable.
What to Expect from the Upcoming Biden-Moon Summit
By Sukjoon Yoon
Moon and Biden are looking for very different results from the upcoming summit.
Cybersecurity Should Be a Priority for the Moon-Biden Summit
By Troy Stangarone
Cyber risks will only continue to grow as more of our daily lives become digital and interconnected.
North Korea Leaves Room to Renew Dialogue with the US
By Mitch Shin
According to local news reports, after being ignored for months Washington finally got through to Pyongyang to explain U.S. policy.
Moon’s Prosecutor Pick Puts Reform Efforts Back in the Spotlight
By Jenna Gibson
Kim Oh-soo, the nominee for prosecutor general, is a strong supporter of President Moon's controversial prosecution reform plan.
South Korea’s Climate Pledges: Less Than Meets the Eye
By Sam Macdonald
Once again, the Moon administration is making bold climate pledges on the international stage, while undermining these goals at home.
Kim Yo Jong Slams Seoul After Anti-North Korea Leaflets Launched
By Mitch Shin
After an activist launched leaflets to the North last week, Pyongyang immediately responded with harsh warnings.
North Korea Warns US on Biden Administration’s New Policy
By Mitch Shin
As the White House unveiled its new policy toward the North, Pyongyang denounced the policy for reflecting the “outdated” perspective of the Cold War.
Despite Political Tensions, Japan’s ‘Demon Slayer’ Tops South Korean Book Market and Box Office
By Seoho Lee
While relations have soured, pop culture exchanges are going strong – in both directions.